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Cosco Finale 2-in-1 Booster Travel Car Seat — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $50 ; street price: $60
What we like: A top travel car seat. This no-frills seat converts from a forward-facing five-point harness for kids 30 to 65 pounds to a high-back booster for kids 40 to 100 pounds. FAA-certified and easy to install on an airplane using the plane’s seatbelt.
Other things to know: It weighs just 12 pounds. Has lower height limits (52 inches) than some boosters. LATCH straps were not easy to use.
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Lego Creator 3in1 Magical Unicorn 31140 — Staff Pick
Walmart deal price: $8 (with store pickup or Walmart+); street price: $9
What we like: A bite-size brick set staff pick in our guide to kids birthday party favors that aren’t junk. The lower-price mini builds make perfect party favors. This Lego kit can transform from a unicorn to a seahorse to a peacock.
Other things to know: Lego recommends this kit for kids ages 7 and up. 145-pieces. Opt for store pickup from Target or Walmart unless you have a Target Circle Card or Walmart+.
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Joystar Totem Kids Bike — Budget Pick
Walmart deal price: $106 (deal on blue or multicolor finish); street price: $140
What we like: Our budget pick for the best first pedal bike was the top contender among the sub-$200 bikes we tested. Simple to put together, sturdy, and unfussy. Geometry was comfortable enough for our younger testers, and allowed our experienced 7-year-old tester to accelerate quickly and charge up hills.
Other things to know: Coaster brake isn’t ideal, but it was the best option we found when testing budget bikes. Its steel frame makes it much heavier than our other picks (20.5 pounds), and likely to be more difficult for smaller children to maneuver. Available at the deal price in the blue or multicolor finish.
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Banana Bike GT Balance Bike — Budget Pick
Walmart deal price: $41 (deal on yellow); street price: $73
What we like: Our budget balance bike pick. Low stand-over height enables skittish youngsters to keep balanced. Well-engineered curved frame. Handlebars and seat are easily adjustable. Air-filled rubber tires work fine on paved, dirt, and carpeted surfaces.
Other things to know: Took an hour+ to build, the longest of our picks. Shows wear and tear. Less-treaded tires creates a slightly less smooth ride and can lead to slipping around corners. No handbrake. No warranty. On sale in yellow (a good color for a self-declared banana bike).
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North States Easy Swing & Lock Baby Gate — Runner-Up
Walmart deal price: $49 ; street price: $55
What we like: Our runner-up baby gate pick. Easy to use and installation only took 20 minutes. Secure the gate can be lifted up and out of a little holder piece to open, and closed with a firm push. While the hinges are plastic they held up to our rough testing.
Other things to know: Has a lot of plastic in the lock, so lacks strength of all-metal system. Can’t be set up at an angle. Not a huge discount.
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